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Materials and methods RCTs from indexed orthodontic journals in major databases, ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae069" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae069/7900806?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Correction to: Unilateral nasal obstruction mediates reversible morphological and phenotypic changes in masticatory muscles of growing rats </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> This is a correction to: Shuntaro Iwaki, Ikuo Yonemitsu, Makoto Tabata, Mirei Keitoku, Hao Guan, Takashi Ono, Unilateral nasal obstruction mediates reversible morphological and phenotypic changes in masticatory muscles of growing rats, European Journal of Orthodontics , Volume 46, Issue 2, April ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae063" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae063/7900134?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Effects of aging on the tensile strength and surface condition of orthodontic aligners: a comparative study of five models </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Lucie Kuntz and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae063/1/cjae063_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=0TTAEaIxFYWE9ur2Xe5xFWjkItpf6k9aNA3t9xRrIxOxaGCFCMMLaPLCyd6S3UjaP8n5eyCFE8iYUruZxxdyQeakqWlnMMJYv28PaPRf7Eo2JB5a~tcgOnmT2MJZXjLwKMbRrBnlc7YzTyp3dLSPzI1sCDRyMRdwQmHqSKIa1~THMsZTVRcr6ubUBt~nl-Ajn8PkFY6C4hXaZbxN2DA8PDsdIWLd3mda5zmQ6EHVsNFWW~Fd5v8wWJ-YHuK~P4s1PcjJpnOYQw~6lTyVRj98gmxkMVKi2aDUymRT7ZunQlkonOos35tfVvsfCDd3i5mSEpfXeR3m83AN-ijukscgpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Background/Objective The objective of this study is to determine the effect of aging on tensile strength and surface condition of orthodontic aligners on days 0, 1, 5, 7, 10, and 14. Materials/Methods The total sample of 80 aligners included five brands (Accusmile ® , Angel ® , GRAPHY ® , ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae061" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae061/7889209?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> A novel ‘stop-hole’ strategy to extend the fatigue life of orthodontic thermoformed retainers: an <em>in vitro</em> study </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Jae Sik Son and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae061/1/cjae061_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=Xveoo-HfKd-DuMie926Y1roahb29jt6FyjCexfZHg4P46uc9XTr159KjAoy~CprSK9ilVw5MNJ7u7J3jGOaCcxAwiEn4zEAboykr8XtiUg-dJ65bWc1Ed7r~wwUJlRfNAX3C6FxOTe59w~a4FU0TOgo8JqEY7YAZVzmBVqa48GPBVGTi5DWLz3Pqam4uMaHZehTPGnV3G4RQU7gn0qL42hvl8mUOA8N3mHlhAHfxxd7OHCgExvq2EkW1MBpVz10esQB9XEYHNnoJLh~qgwR8R7q8aopJ13tr2zIl6PPQCTvKQqW0qw-UEzyi32dWIB1JhAX1WYJID3w-3xLvy9RHJg__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Objectives This study aimed to investigate the potential to limit crack propagation in thermoformed retainers (TRs) and extend their fatigue life by placing a ‘stop-hole’. Methods Thirty-two TRs, fabricated from 1 mm thick, round polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) blanks of ICONIC ® , ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae062" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae062/7851833?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Correction to: Validation and comparison of 2D grading scales and 3D volumetric measurements for outcome assessment of bone-grafted alveolar clefts in children </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> This is a correction to: Mathias Lemberger, Daniel Benchimol, Marie Pegelow, Reinhilde Jacobs, Agneta Karsten, Validation and comparison of 2D grading scales and 3D volumetric measurements for outcome assessment of bone-grafted alveolar clefts in children, European Journal of Orthodontics , Volume ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae059" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae059/7840467?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Effectiveness of dental arch expansion in the orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: a scoping review </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Monica Lídia Santos de Castro Aragon and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae059/1/cjae059_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=Wu-c3w-GZe3eiw2wZXmHRtXXck8FFnUcITJd4Lw191iVyhePZCAzvUXMMhnqucATY6XSamNd72yjVFie~gRvWg6J9NtdtraQ~Y5ctL~cEMl5redvesfmw~vRqwHrwpBKJXyVqttekfcZdRdYY3ryLdBh92re9A-RU0Ce7NslWGCh6qeLGDrpLhw3Ny5QlhWl0EddQntSz2RZw2W-MWU69QyAWEjkhZL8cWT8Db6vf74iRpZSjxZ0H6XXOPhe3IXSujXUYsODjO9bxyMgwAZVth6FwHgYK97SSsx4liQXK0WlrMPR153R4n5inXDd9j7aUA7GEHPGBKsJxKaRAl1y0A__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Background The clinical protocol and effectiveness of dental expansion with Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT), especially among adults is still unclear. There is a need to map and explore knowledge gaps of dental expansion with CAT among children and adults. Objective This scoping review explores the ... </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col"> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae057" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae057/7840466?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> How far do oral lectures at European Orthodontic Society congresses reach? A comparison of abstract publication rates, article citations, and social media mentions </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Christos Livas and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae057/1/cjae057_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=jC0lQNV4EemhoSZSrE0da3v-fJ3oiZKLwDGFNDaD1z8JJLwqWanXBsLYahgGfjvoh~Pz~BgAbuc46cXtu34lU8TkCERsoIEYDyV7LvpaKXYJ5rSwdq5WrL2hS57Reblx-550JouqAZetGFyFXOJ1X2glZsDTUY~UB41Kwa9gWCcOMEHwo1pESswZ7AS3Gll-nkVQulvAa4U0GpEvz~~S83bqwHbx47SWLebo8VqazmwGjg~SJSbS3xzBWJu3ik6w-hXIeAAGmApZuKT-bJPTeSOtLcVVfmPP2h1VPzmaYXH5BU7~SNpSStZCbcYJmq2Tjg-0Zd8MwEOOKNSr8lb32w__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Objectives This study investigated the scientific impact of oral abstracts presented in five consecutive European Orthodontic Society (EOS) congresses in terms of full-text publication rates as well as citations and social media metrics (altmetrics) of the resulting articles. Methods PubMed ( ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae053" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae053/7828625?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Measuring concern about smile appearance among adults </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Bianca Nubia Souza Silva and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae053/1/cjae053_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=BCSAYtmbuPvN260i1-41SACyb9FHG9QdDz2sJTeF6G6ADp98C1ovYFyIjCkoo5gEkryh3~B97twQ-kOtRBBzhJnK4Qup6YQgwhPB~9G73teAaes24LDhqef2kfqc97gsnyV8ffdmpPgvofg2zXbTLCQsIfCvq~Yd0KqB7Lcfhdv8boIjGlukcuHvypwSMh9NP2XOhvVJZoXBCskDonN8axAY1reUS7GbbGw9khk9nAKabG61uAYzqAg53zCrNpCWtUiEYnq5xBmnMnVoV0l3fP-m6N4WhG-LeTT7Zg-XOYMGnAdYeqvahGT-FBa4gYX1Ch-nYPGhIElJab9cNItKDw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Background/Objectives To adapt and estimate the psychometric properties of Utrecht Questionnaire for esthetic outcome assessment in rhinoplasty (OAR) to assess concern about smile appearance and to estimate the influence of demographic characteristics on this concern in adults. Material/Methods ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae058" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae058/7827956?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Correction to: Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> This is a correction to: Akansha Tini, Saravana Kumar Subramanian, Prema Anbarasu, Naveen Munusamy, Bhavana Balamurugan, Arul Antony, Influence of vitamin D in orthodontic tooth movement—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in humans, European Journal of ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae052" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae052/7823511?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Longitudinal study of root resorption on incisors caused by impacted maxillary canines—a clinical and cone beam CT assessment </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Anna Dahlén and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae052/1/cjae052_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=ikBnz~pRE4~JZilVLTAOSl7gzU7-O1J9Mkl68hWXP0YK1Yk-r5jjUu6beZvOTpC4tbWIUl1yrtW7erAuOFKBEAkqMvil0IfFUjv85vyQtf~pKaEdHYAraW~3VKXDYknk09weXRZ6iGcG-nBFFCzhkNrkdjfjTIHARrMpuo0IH0iv0WBN5HIXSZmSHPqq-dRrj8JFGW9HjyzxqgfCJHRvbzvrmLTE54~CP-R~IxCkVId4xq0kxDPZGZTBZ6W7lB4TAyFg2bOMrrqAk4M45Yw80L91zSyRlKLIkIF2WjyXy-KHYLRJz61BdaDCn7g~JDlxY~KF8ggVUaHA2SjB~PGIFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Objective To evaluate the long-term status of incisors with canine-induced root resorption (CIRR). Materials and methods Subjects with impacted maxillary canines (IMC) and persisting incisors with CIRR examined with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), diagnosed ≥ 5 years earlier, were recalled. ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae055" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae055/7823514?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Biomechanical analysis of the effect of Class II traction configurations and aligner overtreatment on molar distalization: a finite-element study </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Jialun Li and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae055/1/cjae055_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=YzLopfugPVA~xm0Ti7CvsTwH4Br-Q1o8BKc3JoXaN3wipE4T8tMmT585PcQWvbr8QrYFbXs2AHy-OEE8TVZKbQgwZ-OhUGlKx2JogR165Mjk~dael8gn7gDI6yIXSls5Kkcw-rSmzaqoG-c0dga4VSC1yilQFW3tELWCvfElHc0yBgMnzjIYk-v~hOE3hg9FC9Z9R3qFW6VMx8v8x9ewhq-T-UeHGWYnYcRm09l7qMCl9A6kl85~F~ruRtsswKlhl3-khUmJcIDNPKDsleCUYwGz2Vbiwa4vZaWzh54uiW7weVwWDVxKDRnpfXYCuEKPFjegfz1zkx6vIiuO8lKX4g__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Objective This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical effects of aligner overtreatment on molar distalization using clear aligners. Methods Various models were created and integrated into finite-element software. Six distinct study models were devised for analysis. The first three models ... </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-entry journalArticleItem at-widget-entry-SCL"> <span class="hfDoi" data-attribute="10.1093/ejo/cjae054" aria-hidden="true"></span> <a class="journal-link" href="/ejo/article/46/6/cjae054/7815984?searchresult=1"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-title"> Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis </div> </a> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-authors"> Blend Hamza and others </div> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-image-synopsis"> <div class="widget-dynamic-journal-synopsis"> <img src="https://oup.silverchair-cdn.com/oup/backfile/Content_public/Journal/ejo/46/6/10.1093_ejo_cjae054/2/cjae054_fig1.jpeg?Expires=1735412599&Signature=LOpKOWZoE8SkVoyhlTBoLJV4bFk4a-XuF24gJ3hg68fvLHZx4fMiB~6hV0vy5Ln8GTBtbYLkNq7aaqbrcMC9je-kZLo48IKFkWF~TBsC735Et4PiCME7Mae10nE8HJrnvAQifxOJWnItfAFPu3f~corTatqsRA2izafHQQwmwxf-JyD~5eFvOcQDUVe63JO9XhiLOwqiGDghGtEh-0X7j2BMm7fYjCT2JlsJVZ6ssUbiWkuHllu60bsvXhOnH1B-cJxZlRwECawQx9TWskQv0a~fOQgkmpe~Hkr7Jjmp3Hj0Lp-JEgoKsOYdKiI~u2bjdyVL~IazkMxCkxOeG65eEw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA" width="115px" class="widget-dynamic-journal-featured-image" /> Background Extraction of the permanent first molars is sometimes necessitated in children and adolescents due to deep carious lesions or developmental defects. 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